Swiss Identity

An outsider at home, a master abroad: Jia Zhangke’s struggles to film the real China

Jia Zhang-ke, Chinese filmmaker and member of the Concorso internazionale Jury, poses during a photocall at the 71st Locarno International Film Festival, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Locarno, Switzerland. The Festival del film Locarno runs from 1 to 11 August. (KEYSTONE/Alexandra Wey)

This content was published on Apr 21, 2024 The Chinese director was a guest of honour at the Visions du Réel festival. He explained to SWI how he manages to avoid censorship.

Culture

Swiss film nabs top award at Visions du Réel festival

This content was published on Apr 20, 2024 Nicole Vögele received the Grand Prix 2024 in the international feature-length competition at the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.

Guerreiro do Divino Amor poses in front of the "Fountain of Helvetia", part of the installation at the Swiss Pavilion in Venice.

Culture

An Alpine carnival: Switzerland stars as a superfiction at the Venice Biennale

This content was published on Apr 20, 2024 The Swiss-Brazilian artist Guerreiro do Divino Amor will represent Switzerland for the 60th edition of the Venice Art Biennale.

Climate protesters on bicycles in Swiss city of Lucerne, April 19, 2024

Demographics

Thousands of protesters in Swiss cities demand climate action

This content was published on Apr 20, 2024 Thousands of activists took to the streets in five Swiss cities on Friday as part of the global climate strike.

A film director standing in front of an advertising poster at night.

Culture

Swiss filmmaker and critic Ulrike Koch dies aged 73

This content was published on Apr 19, 2024 Koch made several documentaries, one of which ranks among the most successful Swiss films of the past 50 years.

People dancing at Montreux Jazz Festival.

Culture

The Montreux Jazz Festival in numbers

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 Here’s a look at some eye-catching facts and figures behind the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland’s biggest annual music festival. The line-up for the July 5-20 event was announced on Thursday.

Culture

Minister opens Swiss entry to 2024 Venice Biennale

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 The 60th edition of the renowned Venice Art Biennale kicked off on Thursday.

The grand grey stone facade of ETH Zurich, as seen from a low angle looking up

Education

ETH Zurich considering drastic cost-cutting measures

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 The university’s high position in global university rankings could be under threat as its budget struggles to keep pace with increasing student numbers, it says.

A nurse with her dark hair tied back in a bun and wearing a white shirt with grey trim on the collar and front pocket takes the blood pressure of a young man lying on a white medical bed. He is wearing a black jumper and glasses. The walls are light beige and as well as a white cabinet, medical devices such as a stethoscope, a white hand gel dispenser and a black manual wheelchair are visible in the room.

Demographics

Costs in Swiss health sector rose by 2.5% in 2022

This content was published on Apr 18, 2024 Healthcare costs in the country rose to CHF91.5 billion in 2022. However, the increase was less steep than the average over the last five years.

Demographics

Tick-borne encephalitis cases double in Switzerland compared to previous year

This content was published on Apr 17, 2024 Experts suggest that ticks are becoming more active due to climate change and mild winters.

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Swiss film nabs top award at Visions du Réel festival

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An Alpine carnival: Switzerland stars as a superfiction at the Venice Biennale

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Thousands of protesters in Swiss cities demand climate action

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Swiss filmmaker and critic Ulrike Koch dies aged 73

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The Montreux Jazz Festival in numbers

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Minister opens Swiss entry to 2024 Venice Biennale

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ETH Zurich considering drastic cost-cutting measures

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